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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story’s opening paragraph, what does the reader learn about Nat Hocken?
(a) He is a war veteran.
(b) He is an ornithologist.
(c) He is an only child.
(d) He is the father of three children.

2. Where does the bird draw blood from Nat during the first attack?
(a) From his eyes.
(b) From his neck.
(c) From his ear.
(d) From his hand.

3. When Nat returns home from burying the bodies, what news does his wife deliver?
(a) Their daughter has been attacked while at school.
(b) There have been bird attacks all around the country.
(c) Mr. Trigg is dead.
(d) The army is sending planes to fight against the attacking birds.

4. What wind does Nat claim brought the birds to his neighborhood?
(a) The east wind.
(b) The south wind.
(c) The west wind.
(d) The north wind.

5. During the first attack, how long does Nat battle against the birds in the bedroom?
(a) He has no idea.
(b) Fifteen minutes.
(c) Over an hour.
(d) Half an hour.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Trigg suggest Nat should call to find out the reason behind the bird attacks?

2. What is Mrs. Trigg’s reaction to Nat’s story about the previous night’s attack?

3. What type of birds were involved in the previous night’s attack?

4. After the first attack, what color is used to describe the morning sky?

5. What does Nat use as a weapon to beat the birds out of the children’s bedroom?

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